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How Are Financial Institutions in Canada Disclosing Their Management of Climate-Related Risks?

How Are Financial Institutions in Canada Disclosing Their Management of Climate-Related Risks? Article Summary: This article reviews the management of climate-related risks by Canada’s Federally Regulated Financial Institutions (FRFIs), based on a benchmark study by Mazars Canada. It reveals that while FRFIs are making progress in incorporating climate considerations at governance levels, there is a […]

International Women’s Day & Fintech

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it is important to spotlight the transformative role of fintech and technological innovation in the financial sector, particularly for women in Canada. The Canadian Lenders Association represents over 300 financial technology companies that are changing the way people access and consume services across multiple sectors from everyday banking, mortgages, […]

Empowering Women in Finance and Fintech: A Call to Action for Greater Inclusion

Empowering Women in Finance and Fintech: A Call to Action for Greater Inclusion On March 8th, International Women’s Day offers a poignant reminder of the significant strides made in honoring women’s achievements, identifying gender disparities, and advocating for a more inclusive and fair society. This advocacy holds particular significance within the finance and fintech sectors, […]

Rising Discrepancies: Deepfake Tech Highlights Distinct Demands in KYC and Fraud Detection 

Rising Discrepancies: Deepfake Tech Highlights Distinct Demands in KYC and Fraud Detection  Article Summary: This article explores the urgent challenges posed by the emergence of deepfake technology in the realm of global fraud, particularly affecting the processes of Know Your Customer (KYC) and fraud detection. Recent developments have unveiled websites offering highly realistic deep-fake digital […]

GenAI and Low-Code: Transforming the Canadian Retail Lending Landscape

GenAI and Low-Code: Transforming the Canadian Retail Lending Landscape Article Summary: This blog explores the transformative impact of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and low-code technologies on the Canadian retail lending landscape. Amid a digital revolution, these innovations offer unprecedented capabilities to enhance the customer experience and streamline operations in the face of increasing consumer demands […]

How AI is Revolutionizing Lending: Practical Applications for Canadian Banks and FIs

How AI is Revolutionizing Lending: Practical Applications for Canadian Banks and FIs Article Summary: This article explores the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI in the lending sector, specifically focusing on the Canadian banking and financial institutions landscape. Highlighting Blanc Labs’ collaboration with clients in the mid-market and monoline lender ecosystem, it […]

A Solution Under $5000

A Solution Under $5000 A new study by the OACP and the CLA published on February 5th, 2024 indicates the government’s recent decision to decrease the maximum allowable rate of interest may lead to a rise in illicit financial activities, endangering Canadians who are already at risk of not making ends meet. “The legislation has the potential to […]

How Quantum Computing Can Help Meet the Goals of Sustainable Finance 

How Quantum Computing Can Help Meet the Goals of Sustainable Finance  Large financial institutions play an important role in driving society’s sustainability goals. Banks and hedge funds can support the decarbonization of industrial and institutional clients while also influencing capital flows through advice to individual clients. For example, financial institutions can increase the credit availability […]

Bridging Economic Gaps: Overcoming Barriers to Indigenous Lending in Canada

Bridging Economic Gaps: Overcoming Barriers to Indigenous Lending in Canada Indigenous Peoples represent five percent of the total Canadian population and require an increasing amount of personal and business capital. However, obstacles imposed by the Indian Act, alongside colonial systems in Canada, continue to have extensive impacts on the social, economic, and political development of […]

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Content & Resources

The Canadian Lenders Association is committed to publish world-class research and thought leadership on key topics impacting fintech lending. The CLA’s white papers provide thoughtful analysis and insights into trends and opportunities across the sector. Our research and thought leadership offers key insights into the fintech ecosystem. With the acceleration of digitization, including automation and […]

Policy & Standards

The Canadian Lenders Association is committed to working with all stakeholders in the community to advance policy and standard at a provincial and federal level. Our Policy Committee works closely with government and other association to advocate for borrowers making sure all lenders must uphold with the values of the CLA and comply with regulatory […]